Mularkey On Draft: Coach Mularkey said they will look at the left tackle position and will look at Jason Peters, Mike Gandy, and Trey Teague at the position at first and go from there. He likes what he sees from fourth round pick, Raymond Preston. Mularkey feels the defense got better in the draft because the offense has gotten better, which keeps the defense off the field. The guys picked have some skills that will be very helpful to the team. He feels Roscoe Parrish and Kevin Everett have some special skills that will need to be developed. Mularkey feels all the players that they drafted will be able to compete for playing time. He foresees Parrish being the punt returner for the team this year. On Travis Henry, Mularkey feels a trade is still the best scenario but if it doesn't happen he will be back and be ready to play when needed. He called a trade possibility slimmer now that the draft is over.

Donahoe On Draft: Tom Donahoe said they got players that they like and now they have to see how they fit in. It starts when they hit the field next weekend during the mini-camp. They said at the end of the year that they need to get better on offense and that is what they have done through free agency and this weekend's draft. They feel like they are headed to becoming a more effective offense. Donahoe shot back at reports that the Bills were being greedy in what they wanted for Travis Henry, saying if not being offered anything is greedy than they were greedy. Time will tell on what picks end up being "homeruns" or "grand slams". He said the key to the draft is drafting smart guys especially on the offensive line and he feels they did that with the two linemen picked in the draft.

Bannan Moving Back To Defense: Based on the fact that they drafted two offensive linemen and didn't draft any defensive linemen, Tom Donahoe said that the team will likely move Justin Bannan back to the defensive line. He has a better chance of competing for a job at his natural position where the numbers are more favorable for him. Coach Mularkey said the ability to move Bannan back to defense helped them pick an offensive lineman instead of reaching for a defensive tackle.

Gates Pick Wraps Up Draft: The Bills completely their second draft in a row in which they chose five offensive players and one defensive player. Lionel Gates was the last pick of the draft for the Bills. He was taken in the 7th round and is a running back from Louisville. He has the skills of a starter but shared time in college with 2nd round draft choice Eric Shelton among others. His best year in college was 2003 when he ran for 817 yards and added 368 yards receiving. Last year he was slowed by injuries and finished with 373 yards rushing and returned six kickoffs. He has quality size and is tough with good upper body development. Lacks true strength. More of a finesse back then a punisher. Draft Capsules.

Bills Had Inside Track On Geisinger: Justin Geisinger played for the nephew of scout Joe Herring in high school so he has been following his career for a long time. He calls Geisinger smart and tough as he had a 4.0 GPA and has already graduated. He played tackle in college but the Bills project him as a guard or a combo player at both positions. He is the kind of person they like to build the offensive line around, smart and tough. He started three years at left tackle in Vanderbilt and only allowed less than a handful of sacks. The Bills feel he can actually backup all three line positions in a pinch because of his intelligence. He anchors real well which makes him a better fit for guard. He needs to learn how to work better in space.

Geisinger Ready To Play Guard: Justin Geisinger knew the Bills were high on him because of his connection with scout Joe Herring he told the media in his conference call. He said he's proud to be a Bill and is ready to get going. He feels he has no problem making the move to guard after playing tackle in college. He feels he's built better for guard and played the position in two post season all star games. He is very smart as he was pre-med at Vanderbilt which will help with the professional blocking schemes. He said it will be great playing for the best offensive line coach in the NFL in Jim McNally. He calls himself a physical, aggressive player who is tenacious which he feels is a perfect fit for Buffalo.

Geisinger Consistent: If the Bills get nearly as much production out of this Vanderbilt lineman as they did from another former Commodore lineman they will be very happy. Justin Geisinger is considered the best Vanderbilt offensive line product since Will Wolford. He is considered very consistent with a massive frame. He is 6'3" and weights 322 lbs. His downfall is that he is slow of foot which may cost him in the pulling scheme. Has good balance in pass protection and has good ability in the ground game. Has played tackle in college but projects as a guard in the pros. Draft Capsules.

King Blessed: Eric King told the media it was a great feeling to have his name called on draft day. He said he's blessed to be coming to Buffalo. He feels he has played against some top notch receivers in college and that will help him in the pros. He works to prove all the naysayers wrong who question his size. He will work to be all the player he could be. He says he has a chip on his shoulder and will try to get better each and every day. He patterns himself after former Bills Antoine Winfield.

King Is A Leader: The Bills liked the fact that Eric King was a leader in college along with being a four year starter. He made a lot of plays despite his height concerns thanks to a good burst and jumping ability. He's a willing tackler who will throw his body around. He is more of a cover corner who has been productive in big games at the college level. He was a good value at the position at this round. The team was looking for a defensive back at this time. He got high marks from his coaches at Wake Forest. As a second day pick, they don't expect him to challenge for a starting job as a rookie. They expect him to contribute as a cover guy on special teams.

Bills Go For Defense: The Bills finally hit the defensive side of the ball in round five by drafting Wake Forest cornerback Eric King. He has been a starter for almost his entire college career. He is small, going just 5'8" and weighing only 189 lbs. The downside is he doesn't have much room to grow, he does have good strength for his size and better than average durability, speed, and agility. Draft Capsules.

Preston May Get A Look At Guard: The scouts said that he is a top character and very smart. They do think he's very athletic with good movement and size. He gives you flexibility and may get a look as a pulling guard. He will not be used as a long snapper. They feel Preston can pass block and the ability to pull was a big factor for the Bills. He can run downfield and get an extra block, they like his toughness as well. They feel he get gain some strength in her upper body. The scouts feel he is a good fit for their scheme. They feel he is ready to compete now and is not a developmental type of player.

Preston Ecstatic: Raymond Preston called it a big day getting drafted in the fourth round. He had aspirations of being the first center taken but was the fourth one taken. He is ecstatic to be in the position he is now to play for a great team like Buffalo. His nickname Duke was given to him by his sister who called him "dukey bear." His dad is a former charger standout WR with the same name who has a lot to do with his success. He only allowed one QB sack in his last two years in Illinois. He feels like he is ready to be an impact right away but it will take work and the same dedication he has always had. If his role is to be a backup and to push the starter, he will do it as good as anybody. If it is to start he will do his thing. He is surprised that experts were saying that he isn't athletic. He is an avid surfer and basketball player and feels he's athletic. He has only played football since High School and knows he needs to improve but expects too get better and better.

Bills Take Center: Tom Donahoe said in his press conference yesterday there were still some good centers left, and he stood by his statement by taking Center Raymond Preston with the team's fourth round selection. He is a big center standing at 6'5", weighing 311 lbs. Has a thick body and was very durable in college. He needs to tone up a little bit and needs to gain some explosiveness. He may be protection against losing Trey Teague to free agency after this year or if Teague moves outside. Draft Capsules.

Donahoe On Day One Picks: Tom Donahoe addressed the media after a long day. He called it unusual since the first round was very long and the team had to wait until the 55th pick in the draft. He said he's pleased to get two more playmakers with speed to help the development of his young quarterback. Donahoe feels Parrish has gameday speed who is a gym rat with a competitive attitude. He called Parrish a playmaker who could add to the already successful return game. He feels Parrish is very quick in the slot and has good run after the catch ability. In picking two Miami products, he talked about the competitive nature of kids from that school. Donahoe said they feel good at where the Tim Euhus and Mark Campbell are in their rehabs but they won't know for sure until they get on the field. Everett hasn't had a lot of playing time but has produced when he played. They feel he has size but will get bigger. He is more of a vertical threat in the passing game than what they have and is an aggressive blocker. Donahoe feels the center position is still very deep heading into day two.

Not Offered Much For Henry: Tom Donahoe said the team was aggressive in trying to trade Travis Henry but they did not get presented with much in an offer for him. He said the team would have been interested in a third rounder for Henry but did not get offered one. He was puzzled that they weren't offered more of a fair market value for him and he's surprised that nobody was more aggressive in going after backs such as Henry, Shaun Alexander, and Edgerrin James. He reiterated that he is trying to be fair about dealing him but they need a deal that makes sense. So far they've been offered players they don't want (most likely L.J. Shelton) or late round picks. Donahoe is optimistic that something may happen today on the trade front but if he stays then it won't be a distraction.

More Weapons For Losman: There were many moves and non moves that left fans with raised eyebrows in day one of the draft. The two picks were surprise moves as the Bills stayed at the skill positions on offense to give J.P. Losman more weapons on offense. Everyone thought the team would take at lease one offensive lineman or one defensive lineman in the first two picks.

Henry Still A Bill: The surprise non moves were that the team stayed put and took their two picks as planned on day one and that Travis Henry is still a Bill. It was thought Henry may go to Arizona or Philadelphia after neither took a running back in round one. A deal was never made and the two teams took backs in round two. It is beginning to look more likely that Henry will be back in Buffalo this year.